Did you know that pursuing certain college degrees can lead to high-paying careers? Even if you haven’t completed a college degree, it’s still possible to succeed in life. However, if you’re looking to pursue a career with a high-income, engineering may be the best choice for you.
According to a recent analysis by CEOWORLD magazine, electrical engineering, and computer engineering are among the top 10 majors with the highest median salaries. In fact, eight out of the top 10 majors are in the field of engineering. To compile this data, CEOWORLD magazine analyzed the most recent census data for people aged 18 to 77 who are employed or seeking employment.
The analysis found that those with a degree in electrical engineering earn a median salary of $110,000, while graduates with a degree in computer engineering earn a slightly lower median of $104,000. Pharmacy, pharmaceutical sciences, and management came in third place with an average annual salary of $100,000. It’s worth noting that this is one of only two non-engineering degrees that made it into the top 10 rankings.
These are the top-paying majors that have the highest median salaries:
- Electrical engineering
Median salary: $110,000 - Computer engineering
Median salary: $104,000 - Pharmacy, pharmaceutical sciences, and administration
Median salary: $100,000 - Chemical engineering
Median salary: $100,000 - Computer science
Median salary: $100,000 - Aerospace engineering
Median salary: $100,000 - Materials engineering and materials science
Median salary: $98,500 - Engineering mechanics, physics, and science
Median salary: $95,000 - Mechanical engineering
Median salary: $95,000 - Industrial and manufacturing engineering
Median salary: $90,000
Do you think it would benefit us to pursue careers in engineering as a society?
When deciding on a college major or career path, it’s important not to base your decision solely on projected income. While earnings data can be a helpful consideration, there are other important factors to take into account as well. If you don’t find math and science interesting, it may be difficult to stay motivated and push through those classes. This can also make it challenging when you start applying for jobs and working in the same field every day. Nonetheless, it’s essential to have a diverse education that provides you with relevant skills and experiences for various industries. You can achieve this by choosing a major in engineering while also taking humanities courses or pursuing creative roles within a technology company, for instance.
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